Nový Sirk, junction — Rákoš, via Ploské, hammer, Burda, Polom, Rákoš mine
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nový Sirk, junction – Ploské, hammer – Burda – Polom – Rákoš mine – Rákoš. Has green marking (regional route №5470, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5470. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 22.6 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 22.6 km with 813 m of ascent from Nový Sirk, junction to Rákoš. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–420 m
- 10–13 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 599 m)
- 13–16 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 364 m)
- 16–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–400 m
- 17–23 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 696 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 17. There are no springs between km 4 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nový Sirk, junction. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 17. There are no springs between km 4 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Ostrá skalakm 1.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 406 m
- Spring below Zráz (south-east slope)km 4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 329 m
- Lahôdka Springkm 16.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 392 m
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Craft beer & breweriesKaltenecker Brewery, Rožňava: Gemer craft beer from the source29 km from the trailThe modern Kaltenecker brewery was founded in 1997, and from the start it took a different path from the big breweries of the day: instead of one-size-fits-all beer, a...
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